Sevgi Yilmaz

Ataturk University · Department of Landscape Architecture

This paper examines the role of the classroom environment in promoting student well-being and, more specifically, a sense of responsibility towards nature in the city. The study analyzed how indoor vs outdoor educational environments affect students' perception of events and phenomena focusing on emotional, behavioral and cognitive processes. It wa...

Currently, cities are at the center of the debate on global warming since land use and land cover change (LULC) in cities are considered to be major contributors to global climate change. In this study, Çarşı and Doğukent Neighborhood areas in the city center of Elazığ province, Turkey, were examined in terms of land use and land cover (LULC). Both...

Aşırı kentleşme ve beraberinde getirdiği altyapı sorunları yağmur suyundan kaynaklı bir takım çevresel problemlere yol açmaktadır. Büyüyen ve gelişen kentlerimizde zamanla meydana gelen yoğun yapılaşma, beton, asfalt vb. gibi geçirimsiz yüzey miktarlarının artmasına ve yeşil alan gibi geçirimli yüzeylerin azalmasına sebep olmaktadır. Bunun sonucund...

The relationship between climate change and cities is quite complex. According to the reports of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), it is clearly foreseen that the global climate is constantly warming and will increase further in the future. The rapid interaction in the microclimate resulting from the change in land uses (LULC) in ur...

The impact of stress on visual landscape perception was assessed in a photo-based survey. The survey was first performed when the student participants were expected to be stressed just prior to an important examination. The same students were asked to respond to the same questionnaire a month after the examination when they were expected to have a...

ABS TRACT: The appearance of Square in Northwes t Iran, as a traditional element of the city, did not have a certain definition in the urban planning due to its s tructural disruption in the spatial fabric as well as its chaotic present in the manifes tation of its identity. On the other hand, since the concept of the square in this area does not m...

ABS TRACT: Architecturally, the Seljuqs' dominion makes a significant shift from the Pre-Islamic Sassanid squinches to a sophis ticated transition mechanism employed to change the walls of a square chamber to an octagonal base to set a dome. This initiated a new cons truction methodology to hybridize the previous experiences of Sassanid domes with...

Urban environmental issues have a negative impact on urban quality of life in cities. Erzurum city is a very special place in the world because it has a very high altitude, harsh, long winter period, and high air pollution that affects the human thermal comfort sensation and the quality of life negatively. The purpose of this research is to assess...

Rapid migration to cities and the increasing demand for housing negatively affect living areas. Furthermore, uncontrolled population growth, industrialization, urbanization, narrowing of urban areas, and expansion of cities cause physical boundaries. Urbanization growth and the cold climate restrict pedestrian mobility in the city. Therefore, hourl...

The aim of this research is to determine the design criteria of habitable spaces with microclimate data for ecological urbanization. Different types of housing in the city of Erzurum, which is in the northeast region of Turkey, were used in this study. The hourly microclimate and air pollution data from 2018 for the city center were used to analyze...

The increase in population in urban areas has increased the demand for housing. In cities that could not adapt to the population increase, the attempt to fit more houses in a unit area has emerged. This situation caused the application of created designs ignoring the natural and microclimate data of the cities. Since Erzurum is located on the high...

In the present study, Powder Activated Carbon/Maghemite composite (MPCs) was used as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of a textile dye ‘Reactive Blue 19ʹ (RB19) from simulated textile wastewater containing auxiliary chemicals from textile production. The specific morphology, elemental analysis, specific surface area, identification of crystal...

In the present study, calcium peroxide (CaO 2 ) was used separately for potential application as an environmentally friendly and low-cost oxidant for the removal of a textile dye ‘Reactive Black 5’ (RB5) from simulated textile wastewater containing auxiliary chemicals of textile production. The specific morphology, elemental analysis, particle size...

ABSTRACT Nature is the creation of God, the greatest architect of all, and has been a superb inspiration for most architects. Historically, humans have looked at natural elements as vital structural factors since they began building shelters, residences, workplaces, or any other constructed space. In fact, architecture has intentionally covered two...

Urbanization models that do not comply with the planning criteria are affecting human lives. In urban areas, street trees have positive contributions to the ecosystem and human thermal comfort. In this study, the thermal comfort of the main streets that connect people to each other and provide access and transportation has been thermally explored....

Based on how a wetland is defined by the Ramsar Convention, the Erzurum province is a rich region in terms of wetlands. This study aimed to identify capabilities to use wetland plants, which are grown in running waters (rivers, streams, brooks, and estuaries), temporary wetlands, swamp lakes, and high-water table area located within the provincial...

With the rapid rise in population density in urban areas, there has also been an increase in research on quality of life and the effects of green space on health and comfort in densely populated cities. A critical part of improving the quality of life in urban areas is the reduction of urban heat island effect, especially in hot climate cities, and...

The rapid migration to the cities and the increasing demand for housing have negative effects on the living areas. Furthermore, uncontrolled population growth, industrialization, urbanization, urban areas, narrowing of the urban areas and the expansion of the city causes physical boundaries. Accordingly, inter city transportation takes longer time...

The study aimed to determine the wetlands and the flora of the wetlands within the provincial borders of Erzurum. The study was conducted mainly in the running water (river, stream) in addition to the temporary wetlands, marshy lakes, and high-water table areas in the Erzurum province placed in the A8, A9, B8, B9 squares according to Davis. The wet...

The concept of sustainability in the 1970s is the result of human awareness for the environmental and the humanity issues, consist of cultural, social and economic problems. One of the most important goals of the sustainable development is to preserve nature and modify its perspective, and the manifestation of sustainable development in the environ...

The green areas in the cities help to improve the thermal comfort of the environment as well as many ecological and aesthetic functions. it is very important to plan thermal cooler living spaces by taking advantage of the refreshing effect of plants. In landscape arrangements made in urban areas, priority should be given to the use of natural plant...

Nowadays; urban transformations aimed for increasing life quality and adapting different conditions is one of the most important subject for cities. When the urban transformations of the cities are analysed; social, economic, ecological, political and esthetical criteria’s are rated in the foreground. If this criteria is investigated; it can be see...

The increase in the construction of urban areas is triggered by factors that lead to the reduction of natural areas and the formation of urban heat island. This formation also increases the energy demand used for cooling in the summer months. It is a known fact that trees have a cooling effect. In recent years thermal cameras have been used in diff...

The increasing population of the world makes life more difficult in cities. The urban heat island effect brought by the dense population in cities and climate change makes people feel this effect especially in urban centers. In addition, climate change does not only affect the urban climate, but also increases the health problems of people. This pl...

With the rapid development of urbanization, the global warming and urban heat island (UHI) effect has become a concern for the public and has also increased interest in outdoor thermal comfort. Therefore, the healing effect of vegetation on urban microclimate has been intensively investigated in recent years and supported by many researchers. Uniqu...

Architectural structures and exterior cladding are often carried out without considering the climatic characteristics of cities. The architectural structure of the city often deviates from the cultural texture, as do roof and material preferences, thereby consuming more energy. With this study, the thermal comfort relationship between the building...

ÖZET: Bu araştırma, Erzurum kentinin önemli bir çevre sorunu olan hava kirliliğini oluşturan etmenleri belirlemek ve peyzaj mimarlığı açısından alınması gereken önlemleri saptamak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çevre Sorunları Araştırma Merkezi Müdürlüğü'ne bağlı 6 hava kirliliği ölçüm istasyonundan alınan son 10 yıllık verilerin ortalamalarına göre, Erzuru...

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The heating effect of the plants is important for regulating thermal comfort in winter. The heating effect of the plants improves the climate in the cities and at the same time saves energy in the warming of the city. Studies indicate that hard floors in contrast to plants have more cooling effect in winter and warmer in summer. Plants also clean t...

Microalgal Nutrient Removal and Biodiesel Production Potential in Industrial Wastewater: The Case of Dairy Industry Abstract The use of microalgal wastewater treatment technologies for agri-industrial wastewater has shown to be a sustainable alternative to conventional treatment systems. Furthermore, the biomass obtained from microalgae also has...

The cities of our developing country have developed alongside the progress of science and technology, and this has caused the urban paths and squares to be illegible. According to Lynch Theory, many factors have influence on the legibility of cities and these factors have been seen by urban designers and programmers. Urban nodes and symbols are amo...

Artan kentleşme ve bunun sonucu olarak ortaya çıkan ısı adalarına bağlı kentsel iklim değişiklikleri önemli çevre sorunlarından birisidir. Gittikçe büyüyen kentlerde bu çevre sorunları kırsal alanlara göre daha çok hissedilmektedir. Kentsel alanlarda dış mekan termal konforu, kentli sağlığı açısından oldukça önemlidir. Kentlerde mikroiklim; coğrafi...

Materials used in the external coatings of buildings influence thermal comfort. The choice of right materials in structural units and correct positioning are very important for ecology-based settlements. Although Erzurum has negative qualities such as high altitude and cold weather, it is an advantageous city, since the number of sunny and clear da...

Climate-oriented planning in cold zones is considerably significant for energy conservation and thermal comfort in dwellings. It will be advantageous to evaluate city blocks according to the climate before they are located in the site. For this purpose, a city block in Erzurum was located at four different angles and ENVI-met analysis was conducted...

For the people living in of Erzurum, who spend long winter days in indoor areas, outdoor parks are especially important in the summer months. For this reason, it is important for the city people to design the parks considering the thermal comfort. Due to the high altitude, the city of Erzurum, which receives direct sunlight, is quite hot in summer....

OZET Kentsel ve kirsal rekreasyon alanlarinda kisilerin gereksinimleri, istek ve onerilerinin degerlendirilmesi, planlama kararlarina altlik olusturmasi amaciyla bu calisma yapilmistir. Erzincan kentinde yer alan farkli ozelliklere sahip 5 adet rekreasyon alaninda 2013 - 2014 yili ocak aylari arasinda anket calismasi yurutulmustur. Yapilan 650 adet...

Bu projenin temel amacı, Erzurum kentinin mevcut durumda en önemli sorunlarından birisi olan hava kirliliği problemine çözüm olma yolunda, rüzgar hareketlerini belirlenen bölgelerde artırıcı ekolojik koridorlar önermek ve bu anlamda ihtiyaç duyulacak olan kirlilik bölgelerini, kentsel iklim verilerini ve coğrafi yapıyı analiz ederek tespit etmektir...

ABSTRACT: A huge alteration has been observed in the perspective and period of tourism concept and activities in Turkey as in the world during the last years. Touristic activities based on sea, sun and sand are performed in a limited time period of a year. In the rest of a year, people mainly prefer the events where they are alone in nature and whi...

There is a sensitive balance between natural reserves and ecosystem. This balance has disappeared due to rapid increase in human poulation which causes disasters. Natural reserves must be used consciously in order to solve these problems and prevent new ones. It is vitally important to develop sustainable use plans and management startegies for sus...

Turkey, "The Ramsar Convention and the Fish in the Water Bird Special Criteria" in accordance with, and a total of 76 wetlands are of international importance. Their total area of 1,295,546 hectares. Wetland areas as a result of human activities in urban development, deterioration of the flow regime, causes of water pollution and habitat destructio...

Waterside and its surrounding areas are complicated systems serving local people and across the country in wide range and they have crucial functions and values incomparable to any acosystems in the world. Global climate change being the biggest threat of 21. century caused gradually a decrease in the water having the great importance for human lif...

In urban areas, replete with environmental problems, people need open green areas in order for them to recreate themselves. In this study, the green area amount in Erzurum city centre was determined and its efficacy was evaluated using GIS. The study was carried out in three districts and 73 neighbourhoods. The land use classification was performed...

In this study, the extents of the effects of a medium-sized, unindustrialized and well planned city, Erzincan, in Turkey on human thermal comfort conditions tried to be determined comparing the results of thermal comfort calculations, by means of meteorological data (from 1999 to 2008) taken from rural and urban areas and thermohygrometric index (T...

A visual assessment study was conducted to evaluate the possibility of the use of E-97 route in Erzurum-Bayburt-Of (Trabzon) D925 state highway as scenic road. Highway of Erzurum-Bayburt-Of, which is 231 km, is a short cut from Eastern Anatolia to the Black Sea Region of Turkey. This route offers passes through three distinct natural and cultural z...

In recent years, there has been an apparent alteration in tourists’ destination preferences. The reasons for this are, of course, very diverse. Due to discomforting environment of the coastal regions, people may prefer to spend their holidays in bioclimatologically more comfortable areas, such as mountain or plateau resorts. The aim of this study i...

The objective of this study is to determine human thermal comfort conditions in the recreational areas of the city of Erzurum using an 18-year data set of the five warmest months of the year obtained from the meteorological station established in the rural area of the city at 1400 local time and discussing the applicability of a new approach that c...

If recreational planning is to be made considering the demands and tendencies of users, limited resources will be utilized more profitably and the needs of the users will be met more effectively. From this point of view, the purpose of this study was to determine the recreational tendencies of students at Atatürk University and investigate whether...

The aim of this study was to show that the effect of a city with favorable characteristics for landscape and urban planning on urban versus rural temperature differences is lower by determining the distribution of daily mean, the maximum and minimum temperatures, and the extent of their differences in urban and rural areas of a small-size and unind...

Günümüzde ekonomik, sosyal ve kültürel yaşam standartlarının artması ile dış mekan süs bitkilerine olan talep, her geçen gün değişerek artmaktadır. Süs bitkileri fidancılığı bugün birçok ülke ekonomisinde önemli bir faktör halini almış, ülkemizde ise bu faktör belirli bölgelerde yoğunlaşmıştır. Fidanlıkların yetersizliği ile de ortaya çıkan fidan t...

Plants in open green spaces play a vital role in environmental and aesthetic improvement of cities. Such spaces can improve the quality of life in cities, such as Erzurum, which are under severe social and physical stress due to the prevalent harsh climatic conditions. The objective of this study was to identify the woody plant species and their fr...

This study deals with the climatic differences between rural and urban areas over a two–year–period and three different climatic elements in the conditions of the city of Erzurum; and it was aimed to determine what factors may have affected these differences. It was found in the study that temperature difference between the areas was 1.7 °C, mean r...

It is known that cities are warmer and drier that the surrounding, vegetated areas. In addition to their aesthetic aspects, plants play important roles in urban ecosystems function by providing various favourable effects. The City or Erzurum has extreme continental climatic features and is very hot in summer time, i.e., the period between June and...

In the study, main purpose was to determine the effect of population growth along with the increase in urbanisation, motor vehicle use and green area amount on the temperature values using a 55-year data set in Erzurum, which is hardly industrialised, and one of the coldest cities with highest elevation in Turkey. Although the semi-decadal increase...

The intensity of the sunlight reflected by the snow-covered surfaces is so high that it may disturb humans many times. This study aims to determine the reflected sunlight intensities from snow covered areas at points near (at a distance of 2 m) and under an individual tree and among trees (in the forest area) by accepting the open area as control;...

During childhood, playgrounds have a great impact on development of children. Not only do well designed playgrounds help children fast problem solving ability but also increase their social interactive relationships. User surveys are sources of data to aid for planning, designing and management processing of playgrounds. The aim of this study was t...

In the present study an attempt has been made to compare the differences in human bioclimatological conditions2 m above the ground between three different land surfaces: asphalt concrete, soil and grass surfaces, using a data set obtained on 15 clear and calm days in August 2005, and an appropriate bioclimatological index, the thermohygrometric ind...

A survey study conducted randomly in the cities of Erzurum, Erzincan and Kars included 360 subjects interviewed face to face. It was aimed to detect the subjective features of the participants such as gender, marital status, age, educational status and income level and the reflections of these features on the city parks. Conclusively, it was determ...